World War II Battleship Wreckage Discovered

March 9, 2015 - After an eight-year search, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and a team of researchers have discovered the wreckage of the Musashi, a battleship sunk by American forces during World War II. The discovery was made in Philippine waters at a depth of about 1 kilometer (3,280 feet). The Musashi was one of the largest battleships in history and carried 2,399 crew, nearly half of whom died during the battle and sinking.

World War II Battleship Wreckage Discovered

March 9, 2015 - After an eight-year search, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and a team of researchers have discovered the wreckage of the Musashi, a battleship sunk by American forces during World War II. The discovery was made in Philippine waters at a depth of about 1 kilometer (3,280 feet). The Musashi was one of the largest battleships in history and carried 2,399 crew, nearly half of whom died during the battle and sinking.